Are you looking for a summer with hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in a successful company with an incredibly supportive work setting? Look no further than an internship at Plastipak!
As a Software Engineering Intern on our Technical Data Integration Team, you’ll develop, design, and troubleshoot manufacturing software that helps Plastipak maintain its competitive edge. You’ll build applications used across our facilities, support SCADA system development, and collaborate across teams to solve technical challenges. You’ll also explore emerging technologies—including machine learning and AI—and participate in professional development and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
YOU ARE:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree & majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- 3.0
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
- During the internship period, you will be residing within a commutable distance of Corporate Headquarters in Plymouth, MI
- Eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, & will not require employer sponsorship after graduation
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
- Detailed work plan, including a defined project and additional day-to-day responsibilities
- A mentor and buddy to provide support and guidance throughout the summer
- 15+ hours of formal Professional Development activities
- Extensive networking with leaders
- Exposure through job shadowing & participation in leadership meetings
- Social Activities (it’s summer after all!)
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
- EAP, Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
- Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
- Paid Company Holidays
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Caregiving via Care.com
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Discount Programs
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Expected graduation in December 2027 or Spring 2028
- Reside within commuting distance of Plastipak's corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan during the internship
- Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship during the internship and after graduation
What We Do
Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, the company designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries, including automotive and aerosol products. Operating over 60 sites worldwide, Plastipak focuses on innovation and sustainability to provide packaging for some of the world's most recognized and respected brands.
